Yodeling Monkeys, Increasing Measles Cases and Stressed Out Americans

The Trump administration continues to make cuts to U.S. science and
health agencies. Now some states are fighting back, suing the
Department of Health and Human Services for slashing $11 billion in
public health funds. A study finds that Americans live shorter
lives than Europeans with the same income—stress and other systemic
issues could be to blame. While much-hyped asteroid 2024 YR4 is no
longer a risk to Earth, it could still hit the moon—a possibility
that has some scientists excited. Plus, we give an update on the
U.S.’s measles outbreak and the troubling hesitancy that the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is showing toward
communicating with the public.  Recommended reading: As
Measles Continues to Rise, CDC Muffles Vaccine Messaging  JWST
Delivers Best-Yet Look at That Worrisome Asteroid Americans Are
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